Burrito Calories Calculator
A burrito can range from 400 calories for a simple homemade version to over 1,100 calories at a restaurant with all the toppings. The tortilla, rice and cheese are the main contributors.
Nutrition Overview
A burrito is a flour tortilla filled with combinations of rice, beans, meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa. It is one of the most variable-calorie meals in American cuisine — ranging from a minimal 400-calorie chicken version to a fully loaded 1,100-calorie restaurant burrito. The large flour tortilla alone contributes 150–220 calories before any filling is added. Understanding which components drive the calories helps build a lower-calorie version without losing the experience.
How to use this calculator
Enter the total weight of your burrito in grams. A typical restaurant burrito weighs 450–600g; a homemade burrito is usually 300–450g. For ingredient-level tracking, use the Recipe Builder.
Burrito Calories — Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Calories | Protein | Carbs / Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large flour tortilla (70g) | ~218 kcal | 6g protein | 37g carbs |
| White rice, cooked (100g) | ~130 kcal | 2.6g protein | 28g carbs |
| Black beans, cooked (100g) | ~132 kcal | 8.9g protein | 24g carbs |
| Grilled chicken breast (100g) | ~165 kcal | 31g protein | 0g carbs |
| Cheddar cheese (30g) | ~121 kcal | 7.5g protein | 10g fat |
| Sour cream (2 tbsp / 30g) | ~60 kcal | 1g protein | 5g fat |
| Guacamole (2 tbsp / 30g) | ~48 kcal | 1g protein | 4g fat |
| Salsa (2 tbsp / 30g) | ~16 kcal | 0.6g protein | 4g carbs |
Burrito Calories by Type
| Burrito Type | Estimated Calories |
|---|---|
| Simple homemade: tortilla + chicken + salsa | ~400–480 kcal |
| Homemade with rice, beans, cheese | ~580–700 kcal |
| Fully loaded homemade (all toppings) | ~750–900 kcal |
| Frozen burrito (brand average) | ~320–460 kcal |
| Fast-casual restaurant (Chipotle-style standard build) | ~700–900 kcal |
| Restaurant with sour cream, guac, cheese, rice | ~900–1,100 kcal |
| Breakfast burrito (eggs, bacon, cheese) | ~450–650 kcal |
Chipotle Burrito Calories
A Chipotle chicken burrito with white rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, tomato salsa and sour cream is approximately 800–875 calories. Adding guacamole adds ~80 calories, cheese adds ~110 calories. A fully loaded burrito can reach 1,050–1,150 calories. Choosing a burrito bowl (no tortilla) saves approximately 200–220 calories — the single most impactful change available at fast-casual Mexican restaurants.
🥗 Lower Calorie: Use a medium flour tortilla (45g, ~140 kcal) instead of large, or swap to a whole-wheat tortilla. Skip the rice or use cauliflower rice. Saves 200–250 calories while keeping all the filling.
💪 Higher Protein: Choose grilled chicken or shrimp instead of beef or carnitas. Chicken breast adds 165 kcal per 100g vs 260 kcal for carnitas — a 95-calorie saving per 100g of protein.
🔄 Smarter Swap: Replace sour cream (60 kcal per 2 tbsp) with plain 0% Greek yogurt (20 kcal per 2 tbsp). The flavour and texture are very similar. Skip or halve the cheese to save another 60–120 calories.
Burn This Food
To burn ~750 kcal (70 kg adult):
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Brisk walking | ~2 hrs 50 min |
| Jogging | ~1 hr 26 min |
| Cycling (moderate) | ~1 hr 46 min |
| Swimming | ~1 hr 40 min |
FAQs
How many calories in a burrito?
A simple homemade chicken burrito is approximately 400–480 calories. A fully loaded restaurant burrito is typically 750–1,100 calories. The tortilla (150–220 kcal) and rice (130 kcal) alone account for 280–350 calories before any fillings.
How many calories in a Chipotle burrito?
A standard Chipotle chicken burrito with rice, beans, salsa and sour cream is approximately 800–875 calories. With guacamole and cheese: approximately 950–1,050 calories. A burrito bowl saves approximately 200–220 calories.
How many calories in a frozen burrito?
Frozen burritos typically range from 320 to 460 calories depending on brand and size. They are lower in calories than restaurant burritos because they are smaller, but typically higher in sodium (600–1,100mg).
What is the lowest-calorie burrito option?
A burrito with a medium whole-wheat tortilla, grilled chicken, black beans, salsa and lettuce instead of rice and sour cream runs approximately 420–480 calories with 35–40g protein.
📊 Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are estimates; actual calories vary by preparation, brand and portion. See Methodology.